Kifer

Kifer Meaning & Origin

About Kifer
The surname Kifer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kiver," meaning "basket" or "wickerwork." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who made or sold baskets. Over time, the name may have been anglicized or altered in various regions, resulting in different spellings such as Kiefer or Keefer.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Kifer is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Kifer: 1,597
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 17,596
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.54

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kifer based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Kifer is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KFR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AY1 F ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkaɪfər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kifer in Braille

Here's how to represent Kifer in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Kifer in braille

How to sign the name Kifer using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Kifer using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Kifer in sign language

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